25 Food and Drink Recipes Perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July
Celebrate this upcoming Memorial Day weekend or 4th of July with these top food and drink recipes!
From delicious and healthy fruit salsas to fun mixed drinks there’s a recipe that will please everyone!
Appetizers
Fresh Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips
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This salsa is sweet and tangy and perfect for your Memorial Day party! Using strawberries, mangoes and more it’s the perfect blend of summer fruits. Pair with baked chips and this is the ultimate summer appetizer!
Recipe by: Champagne and Coffee Stains
Best Ever Guacamole
This is the BEST guacamole recipe as it’s is simple to make and uses fresh, high quality ingredients. Authentic guacamole doesn’t contain fillers and unnecessary ingredients.
All you need is avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic and salt.
Recipe by: Downshiftology
Creamy Avocado Hummus
A twist on the traditional hummus dip, this avocado version is super creamy, healthy and full of flavor!
Make it with or without garlic, it stays fresh for several days and is amazing as a dip, in sandwiches or salads.
Recipe by: Vintage Kitchen Notes
Greek Shrimp Skewers
Greek Shrimp Skewers are the perfect Memorial Day or 4th of July appetizer. They can easily be made ahead of time.
Recipe by: Jersey Girl Eats
Keto 7 Layer Taco Dip
This easy 7 layer taco dip recipe is always a hit at parties! See how to make layered taco dip with meat in just 25 minutes.
It’s keto taco dip served with bell pepper scoops, or serve for everyone else with tortilla chips.
Recipe by: Wholesome Yum
Grilled Peach Avocado Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
The thing that sets this Paleo Grilled Peach Avocado Salad apart from others? Toss with a sweet aged balsamic vinegar first, then finish with fresh arugula and salty crisp prosciutto for that ultimate summer peach salad feast.
Recipe by: I Heart Umami
Main Dishes
The Best Turkey Burgers Ever (Seriously)
These are extremely delicious and juicy turkey burgers that are guaranteed to be a hit at your next BBQ!
Recipe by Champagne and Coffee Stains
Easy No Fail Pellet Smoker Rib
This is a super easy way to get the ribs juicy, smoky, and with a delicious bark thanks to my own BBQ rib rub recipe. This smoking method works with any kind of ribs you have.
I used pork spare ribs but this will work for baby back ribs as well.
Recipe by Low Carb with Jennifer
BBQ Peach Grilled Chicken Wings
This BBQ Peach Grilled Chicken Wings recipe is sweet, a bit spicy and smokey for a delicious flavor combination.
Recipe by: Erhardts Eats
Oven Roasted Tri Tip Steak
This oven-roasted Tri Tip steak is an easy-to-make, low-cost, and super flavorful dinner that you’ll surely fall in love with.
Recipe by: A Food Lover’s Kitchen
One Sheet Pan Parmesan Shrimp and Asparagus
This one sheet pan shrimp and asparagus is an easy and healthy dish that the entire family will love.
It is perfect for Memorial day and other casual celebrations.
Recipe by: Easy and Delish
Gluten Free Barbecued Spare Ribs
Everyone will love these dry rubbed low-carb gluten-free barbecued spare ribs. They’re the perfect treat for your Memorial Day weekend picnic.
Recipe by: Gluten Free Homestead
Easy Grilled Chicken and Rub
Nothing brings out the flavor of chicken like grilling and this recipe for The Best and Easiest Grilled Chicken is finger-licking good!
The secret in this simple grilled chicken recipe is to season the chicken first with a spice rub. And, then add the barbecue sauce in the last few minutes, right before you take it off the grill.
Recipe by: Grits and Pinecones
Sides
Healthy Potato Cobb Salad
Crowd-pleasing healthy and hearty Potato Cobb Salad with a Savory Herb and Garlic Dressing.
A few tips and tricks for easy prep and quick clean up with this healthy Cobb Salad recipe.
Recipe by: My Kitchen Love
Tortellini Pasta Salad with Grilled Vegetables and Goat Cheese
This tortellini pasta salad features summertime flavors including grilled vegetables, goat cheese, lemon and basil.
Recipe by: Leanne Ray
Easy Vegan Pesto Pasta Salad
This crowd pleasing pesto pasta is perfect for Memorial Day and 4th of July get-togethers, picnics, BBQs and more. You can make it in advance so it’s ready to go when the festivities start!
Recipe by: Yum Vegan Food
Succulent Vegan Corn on the Cob
Nothing says summer is here like succulent bbq corn! This corn is slathered in spices and vegan butter for a delicious treat
Recipe by: Yum Vegan Food
Healthy Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is lightened up by using yogurt and ranch seasoning instead of dressing and mayo! Perfect for backyard grill outs and picnics but without all the guilt!
Recipe by: The Schmidty Wife
Desserts
Low Carb Protein Patriotic Cake
This low carb mascarpone dessert supplies with keto friendly healthy fats, Bulgarian yogurt probiotics and fiber rich fruits.
Recipe by: Mind Body and Spirit Wellbeing
Red White and Blue Fruit Tart
This grain free and gluten free Red, White and Blueberry Fruit Tart is the perfect addition to your patriotic BBQ or picnic
Recipe by: What a Girl Eats
Patriotic White Chocolate Pretzels
These are fun and festive pretzels that are so easy to make! Kids will love being able to help make them.
Recipe by: Beyond the Chicken Coop
No Bake Berry Cheesecake
This No-Bake Berry Cheesecake is perfect for Memorial Day studded with red and blue berries.
Recipe by: Joy Filled Eats
Drinks
Raspberry Gin Fizz
Raspberries are the perfect addition to a gin fizz to liven it up and make a vibrant, tasty cocktail that’s perfect for a Memorial Day or 4th of July celebration!
Recipe by: Savored Sips
Blueberry Vodka Lemon Spritzer
This blueberry lemon spritzer makes for the perfect Memorial Day drink! You can whip up a big batch and let friends and family serve themselves!
Recipe by: Wow it’s Veggie?!
Honey Ginger Limeade
Enjoy this delicious, refreshing, and healthy Honey Ginger Limeade on a hot day! Perfect for summer cookouts and picnics.
This recipe can be doubled for a larger party.
Recipe by: Babaganosh
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Excellent round up, Ali! Thanks for including my ribs recipe. I’m off to share.
Great list! I am so glad the warmer weather has appeared so we can eat outside. Thanks for including my recipe!